Your Opportunity to Review Proposed Changes to the 2020 National Model Building Codes

​As advocates for excellence and innovation in the heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning industry, your insights and expertise are invaluable.  HRAI invites you to participate in the public review of the proposed changes to the National Model Codes 2020. This process allows industry stakeholders to shape the future of building standards across the country.

The National Model Codes serves as the cornerstone for the design and construction of buildings throughout Canada, playing a pivotal role in ensuring safety, accessibility, and sustainability in our built environment. It is imperative that industry professionals have the opportunity to provide feedback and contribute to its development to reflect the latest advancements and best practices in the field.

To participate in the public review process:

  1. Review the Draft: Access the draft of the proposed changes to the National Model Codes 2020 and accompanying documents on the National Research Council of Canada's website.
  2. Submit Your Comments: Provide specific and constructive feedback using the designated channels outlined on the NRC website, ensuring to provide rationale for your suggestions.
  3. Stay Informed: Keep abreast of announcements and developments related to the public review process to ensure your contributions align with the latest information.

HRAI has identified some key proposed changes that will be of interest to the HVACR industry.

Change #

Page start

Code Reference(s)

Subject

Title

1830

254

NBC20 Div.B 9.36.

Energy Efficiency for Houses

Energy Performance Tier 5 of the Prescriptive Path

2004

315

NBC20 Div.B 9.36.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Operational GHG Emissions: Tiered Performance Requirements

2026

340

NBC20 Div.B 9.36.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Operational GHG Emissions: Tiered Prescriptive Requirements

2011

374

NBC20 Div.B 9.36.4.2. NBC20 Div.B 9.36.8.10. NECB20 Div.B 6.2.2.1.

Service Water Heating Equipment Efficiency Table

Updated Performance Metric for Heat Pump Water Heaters

1890

403

NBC20 Div.B 9.36.8.2.

Energy Efficiency for Houses

Energy Conservation Points for Energy Performance Tiers 3, 4 and 5

1838

414

NBC20 Div.B 9.36.8.5. NBC20 Div.B 9.36.8.7. NBC20 Div.B 9.36.8.9.

Prescriptive Trade-off Path

Energy Conservation Points for HRVs/ERVs and the Building Envelope

2000

430

NBC20 Div.B 9.36.8.9.

Prescriptive Trade-off Path

Energy Conservation Points for Oil-fired Furnaces

2001

435

NBC20 Div.B 9.36.8.9.

Prescriptive Trade-off Path

Energy Conservation Points for Air-Source Heat Pumps

1828

458

NBC20 Div.B 10.9.36.

Alteration of Existing Buildings

Alteration of HVAC Systems

1989

482

NECB20 Div.A 1.3.3.1.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Application of a New Part on Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions

1859

524

NECB20 Div.B 5.1.1.2. NECB20 Div.B 13.5.

Alteration of Existing Buildings

Alteration of HVAC Systems

2003

536

NECB20 Div.B 11

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Operational GHG Emissions: Tiered Performance Requirements in the NECB

1864

598

NECB20 Div.C 2.2.

Alteration of Existing Buildings

Alteration of HVAC Systems

1690

657

NPC20 Div.A 1.4.1.2.

Defined Terms

Condensate Drainage

Industry participation in this process is vital, and we encourage you to seize this opportunity to make a difference. The public review is open until April 29th.  Please submit comments before the deadline.

For more information, contact Gautham Shine, 1-800-267-2231 ext. 239 or email gshine@hrai.ca.


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